Histology Technician, Harborview Medical Center

Who we’re looking for:

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Histology Technician with the Histology Team at Harborview Medical Center.

Join a highly skilled, collaborative, patient-centered Histology team where your work plays a direct and critical role in disease diagnosis and life-changing treatment decisions. As a Histology Technician, you will prepare high-quality tissue slides that support pathology interpretation, ensuring timely results for patients and providers.

Work schedule:

• Per Diem/As Needed
• Monday - Friday with no weekends or holidays
• Day shift

What you’ll contribute:

• Perform routine procedures for services such as Histology, IHC and special stain. These procedures include processing, embedding, microtomy, cover slipping, Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, and special staining all types of tissue specimens received in the Histology Laboratory.
• Identify problems of improperly handled specimens and requests and notify the supervisor.
• Perform quality control of specimens, assure accurate specimen labeling, and distribute to the pathologist responsible for reviewing the case.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety regulations.
• Prepare reagents and unpack the supplies following the department policies and procedures.
• Complete all instrument function verification, changing/rotating solutions, maintenance, and documents in accordance with lab procedures. Ensure that equipment defects and malfunctions are reported to the supervisor.
• Participate in and comply with regulatory and safety compliance.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area. Responsible for cleaning the microtome, filing blocks, and cleaning any soiled glassware at the end of the shift.
• Work independently and with other team members.
• Perform related duties as required.

What you’ll need:

Certified, or certified within two (2) years from the date of hire, at the Technician level by a nationally recognized certifying agency such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists or the Microscopy Society of America.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

What we offer:

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
• And much more!

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.

Please visit our website to learn more about our department.

About UW Medicine:

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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